Archive for the 'Editorial' Category
Custom Harley Sportster Built In India.
Published by June 25th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You already know that India, the second-most populous country in the world with over 1.2 billion people and one of the fastest GDP growth rate, is the new Eldorado for all motorcycle brands. You hear all the time about American and European brand and product strategies to tap this huge market. But what about India’s motorcycle scene? […]
Harley-Davidson Celebrates 25 Years of Trading On the New York Stock Exchange
Published by June 24th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This Monday, June 25, 2012 Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG), led by President and CEO Keith Wandell and members of the company’s management team, will visit the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and at 4.00 p.m. will ring the Closing Bell to commemorate the company’s 25th anniversary of trading on the NYSE. Experience Square, located outside the […]
New Coil Cover For Harley-Davidson Blackline Model
Published by June 24th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.For your Harley-Davidson Softail Bobber a.k.a. Bllackline, and to complete its “Dark” look, a new coil cover from Drag Specialties®. It’s a directt bolt-on, comes with a steel body and is available with or without a mesh insert. You can choose from either smooth or skull design. Both designs are available in chrome with a […]
Le Pera Motorcycle Seats 40th Anniversary
Published by June 23rd, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.This year Le Pera Seats is incredibly proud to be celebrating its 40th Anniversary! Le Pera is still a family owned and operated company making every single seat by hand in the good old USA. With hard work, perseverance, heart and soul, they have built a company that honestly cares about you and the seats […]
Triumph Enters The Luxury Touring Market Segment With The 2013 Trophy SE Model
Published by June 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.An aluminum frame, a single-sided swingarm, a shaft final drive, a 1215 cc 12-0valve 3-cylinder engine (132 bhp at 8,900 rpm and 89 ft. lbs. of torque at 6,450 rpm) and lots of features found on the most luxurious tourers (cruise and traction control, ABS braking system, ride-by-wire throttle system, electric adjustable windshield up or […]
2012 Sturgis Rally. Victory Motorcycles Opening New Downtown Display & Retail Site.
Published by June 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory will offer a full week of activities (August 4-11, 2012) in a new location, with group rides, live music, demos, displays of the new 2013 models, a major Victory party, celebrity appearances and much more… Details about Victory activities at Sturgis are listed on the Victory website. Updates and event coverage will also be featured […]
1- Because the cruiser market is the largest market segment (50%) in North America and all about customization, Metzeler provides 83 different styles of its same ME 880 tire tread for almost all brands and models of American & Metric bikes, from Harley-Davidson to Kawasaki. 2- It is the only tire manufacturer to offer such […]
Wheel Jockey. Motorcycle Chain And Wheel Work Made Easy
Published by June 22nd, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Riding season. More miles mean more cleaning and more belt or chain maintenance. An easy and safe way to service your rear wheel and final drive is to use a Wheel Jockey, a very simple tool for the cumbersome task of rotating the wheel. You position your bike on level ground with the kickstand down, […]
Saddlemen Joins Forces with Acorn Woods Communications For Public Relation Efforts
Published by June 22nd, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Seats.Saddlemen has announced the appointment of Acorn Woods Communications for public relations support for their full product line of seats, luggage and accessories. Since 1987 Saddlemen is known for the innovation and quality of its high-quality aftermarket seats, luggage and accessories for all types of motorcycles, ATV’s and Snowmomiles. “We are looking forward to Acorn […]
More Air, More Power For Your Engine. S&S Introduces The Hog Huge Boar EFI Throttle Bodies For 2008-Up Harleys.
Published by June 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.S&S project engineer Kayle Pauling explains: If an engine’s displacement is increased and other performance upgrades are performed, the stock 50mm throttle body just can’t deliver as much air as the engine demands. This limits the usable rpm range and puts a lid on peak horsepower. The issue was that it’s hard to find a […]
2012 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge! A 3rd edition is set to start from Las Vegas August 5th and end 7 days later in Irving, New York, a less than 6000 mile ride. Rules are not set in stone and a press release from Hoka Hey is mentioning that the organization is still encouraging new ideas […]
2013 V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati. New Dates And Show Hours.
Published by June 21st, 2012 in Editorial and Events.After an extensive surveys and input from both attending dealers and exhibitors, in an effort to meet requests, the V-Twin Expo will extend Saturday and Sunday show hours and will eliminate Monday show. The 13th Annual V-Twin Expo is not open to the public and focuses exclusively on the American v-twin motorcycle market. Organizers market […]
Neo-Fusion Rocker Boxes For Harley Twin-Cam Engines
Published by June 20th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Realizing that Harley-Davidson Twin Cam owners don’t have many choices regarding after-market Rocker Boxes, Japanese Custom Builder Kenji Nagai of Ken’s Factory in Japan and Cycle Kraft in California, designed this set that he calls “Neo-Fusion” style. And if you are tempted, know that he also proposes a full line of custom parts featuring the […]
Second Edition Of The Transcontinental Motorcycle Cannonball Run. Update.
Published by June 20th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For the second edition, the coast-to-coast endurance run across the United States is for pre-1930 antique motorcycles. Lonnie Isam, Jr., owner of Jurassic Racing in Sturgis, South Dakota, and promoter of the Motorcycle Cannonball Run II announced today that the historic transcontinental event scheduled for 17 days in September has its roster full and the […]
Performance Valvetrain Components For Harley-Davidson® Flathead Motors
Published by June 20th, 2012 in Editorial and Engines.Not the most sexy products, but because of the number of old Flathead motors (Flatties) being put back on the road and needing to breath a new life, it is good to know that Kibblewhite Precision Machining Inc., since 75 years the worldwide leader in high performance valvetrain components, now offers forged Black Diamond® valves and […]
Russ and Sam, two friends, met in the park every day to feed the pigeons, watch the squirrels, and discuss world problems. One day Russ didn’t show up. Sam didn’t think much about it, and figured maybe he had a cold or something. But after Russ hadn’t shown up for a week or so, Sam really […]
Portable Solo Bag For Your Softail Or Rigid Frame Bike
Published by June 19th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Hundreds of leather solo bag models for your Rigid or Softail scoot are available from many manufacturers. Most of them look alike and most can’t be easily carried away after the ride. This one, in many heavyweight leather styles and colors (tan, brown, black), comes with a rugged shoulder strap. Measuring 10” W x 7”-14” […]
Revolution Manufacturing Brings The 23″ Front Wheel Craze To Victory Motorcycles. Fender & Triple Tree Included.
Published by June 19th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Thanks to Revolution Manufacturing, the big front wheel craze expands to Victory motorcycles. Their new Big 23″ Wheel Kit for Victory Cross Country, Hard Ball, and Crossroads models includes: the forged aluminum 23″ wheel in gloss black finish to look close to stock (complete with hubs and bearings), 6 degree triple trees with all bolts […]
White Knuckle. A Movie About The Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run.
Published by June 19th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Videos.In September 2010, 50 riders participated to an historical 16-day and 3300 mile coast to coast ride on pre-1916 motorcycles. “White Knucke” is the story of this epic ride filmed by Award Winning Filmmaker Brian Darwas. Witness as these bikes are pushed past their limits! Get an upfront look at parking lot engine rebuilds! and […]
J&P Cycles Open House Rally Is June 23-24, 2012.
Published by June 19th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The 33rd Annual J&P Cycles Open House – now known as the J&P Cycles Open House Rally – is scheduled for June 23-24 at their headquarters outside Anamosa, Iowa! 25,000 motorcyclists are expected and more than 100 vendors will be on site showing off their merchandise including a staggering 20 semis! See Geoff Aaron’s Red […]
“Ride To Work Day” is a 501 c4 non-profit organization, advocating and supporting the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and providing information about everyday utility riding to the public. Event organizer Andy Golfine explains: “Motorcycle riders are a minority. Commuting and transportation riders are a minority within a minority. Motorcycles will someday be […]
American Made Lazy Boy Jacket For the Café Crowd
Published by June 17th, 2012 in Editorial and Merchandise.The new “Lazy Boy” jacket by Roland Sands Design is as inviting as a well broken-in Barcalounger… and even more comfortable. The Lazy Boy blends Racer fit and function with the durability and comfort of a heavy cotton duck fabric. An added benefit of the 14.75 oz. duck material is the fact that it is […]
Sturgis Rally. Buffalo Chip® Partners With Red Bull.
Published by June 16th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.I will not explain to you the difference between Bulls and Buffalos (check Here) but Red Bull and The Buffalo Chip are partnering in Sturgis with the Energy Drink sponsoring the rally largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™ that takes place over 9 straight days on 5 different stages. The list of world class bands includes […]
Announcing The Wedding Of Custom Builder Russell Mitchell On July 28, 2012
Published by June 16th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Builders get married, too. And do it very romantically… Custom builder Russell Mitchell from Exile Cycles will get married on July 28th to long time girlfriend Rachel Reza. It will happen July 28th at 6.30 pm on a beautiful Malibu beach, California. Just after the Bride and Groom say yes to each other, I will […]
In a new federal study released Thursday, the CDC, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, re-affirms that fewer motorcyclists die in states that require helmets, and the costs to society are lower too. According to the CDC, motorcycles account for about 3 percent of the registered vehicles on the road. But about 14 percent of […]
